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SEAL & SIGNATURE:
<br />200 HARBORSIDE DRIVE
<br />SUITE 200
<br />SCHENECTADY, NY 12305
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<br />11.09.2021
<br />10.31.2023
<br />L3.2
<br />IRRIGATION DETAILS
<br />AND
<br />SPECIFICATIONS
<br />1. Typical Pop Up Spray Head (Use Only if Existing is Damaged) Scale: 1 1/2" = 1'-0" 2. Typical Swing Joint (Use Only if Existing is Damaged) 3. Typical Irrigation Trenching (Use Only if Existing is Damaged) Scale: 3" = 1'-0" Scale: N.T.S.
<br />Spray nozzle or bubbler.
<br />(See irrigation legend for
<br />make and model).
<br />Note:
<br />1- 6" pop ups shall be used in turf areas.
<br />2- Contractor shall settle soil around the pop up after installation.
<br />3- All pop up spray heads shall have check valves.
<br />4- All Sch. 40 PVC to Sch. 80 PVC connections shall be made using teflon tape.
<br />Top of pop up set at
<br />finish grade.
<br />Finish grade.
<br />Pop up spray head. (See
<br />irrigation legend for make
<br />and model).
<br />Swing joint. (See detail).
<br />Lateral irrigation line. (See
<br />irrigation plans for size and
<br />type).
<br />Sch. 40 PVC tee or elbow.
<br />Mulch per planting plans
<br />Note:
<br />1- All threaded connections from Sch. 40 PVC to Sch. 80 PVC shall be made using teflon tape.
<br />2- Hunter swing joints or approved equal shall be used per approval by the Owner's Representative.
<br />Irrigation nozzle.
<br />Finished grade.
<br />Sch. 80 PVC nipple.
<br />Sch. 40 PVC 90° elbow.
<br />Sch. 40 PVC street elbow.
<br />Sch. 40 PVC tee or elbow.
<br />Lateral line.
<br />Sch. 40 PVC tee or elbow.
<br />Sch. 40 PVC street elbow.
<br />Sch. 80 PVC nipple.
<br />Sch. 40 PVC street elbow.
<br />Sch. 40 PVC 90° elbow.
<br />Sch. 80 PVC nipple.
<br />SECTION
<br />PLAN
<br />Mulch per planting plans
<br />Pop-up spray sprinkler body
<br />Swing pipe, 12" length.
<br />SECTION 32 8400
<br />IRRIGATION
<br />PART 1 GENERAL
<br />1.1 SUMMARY
<br />Irrigation system required for this work includes but is not limited to the furnishing of all labor, tools, materials,
<br />appliances, tests, permits, taxes, etc., necessary for the installation of a landscape irrigation system as herein specified
<br />and shown on the drawings, and the removal of all debris from the site.
<br />Locate, purchase, deliver and install piping, conduit, sleeves, low voltage electrical and water connections, valves,
<br />spray and bubbler heads, and associated accessories for a fully operational automatic irrigation system.
<br />1. Trenching and water settling of backfill material.
<br />2. Testing and startup of the irrigation system.
<br />3. Prepare an as built record set of drawings.
<br />4. Training of the Owner's maintenance personnel in the operational requirements of the Irrigation system.
<br />5. Clean up and disposal of all excess and surplus material.
<br />6. Maintenance of the irrigation system during the proscribed maintenance period.
<br />B. The system shall efficiently and evenly irrigate all areas and be complete in every respect and shall be left ready for
<br />operation to the satisfaction of the Owner's Representative.
<br />C. Coordinate with other trades, as needed to complete work, including but not limited to electrical hookups.
<br />1.2 CONTRACT DOCUMENTS
<br />A. Shall consist of specifications and its general conditions and the drawings. The intent of these documents is to
<br />include all labor, materials, and services necessary for the proper execution of the work. The documents are to be
<br />considered as one. Whatever is called for by any part shall be as binding as if called for in all parts.
<br />1.3 RELATED DOCUMENTS AND REFERENCES
<br />A. Related Documents:
<br />Drawings and general provisions of contract, including general and supplementary conditions and Division I
<br />specifications, apply to work of this section.
<br />7. Related Specification Sections
<br />a. Section - Planting
<br />B. References:
<br />1. American Society of Testing Materials (ASTM): cited section numbers.
<br />2. National Sanitation Foundation (NSF): rating system.
<br />3. Irrigation Association: Turf & Landscape Irrigation Best Management Practices
<br />1.4 VERIFICATION
<br />A. Irrigation piping and related equipment are drawn diagrammatically. Scaled dimensions are approximate only. Before
<br />proceeding with work, carefully check and verify dimensions and immediately notify the Owner's Representative of
<br />discrepancies between the drawings or specifications and the actual conditions. Although sizes and locations of
<br />plants and or irrigation equipment are drawn to scale wherever possible, it is not within the scope of the drawings to
<br />show all necessary offsets, obstructions, or site conditions. The Contractor shall be responsible to install the work in
<br />such a manner that it will be in conformance to site conditions, complete, and in good working order.
<br />B. Piping and equipment is to be located within the designated planting areas wherever possible unless specifically
<br />defined or dimensioned otherwise.
<br />1.5 PERMITS AND REGULATIONS
<br />A. The Contractor shall obtain and pay for all permits related to this section of the work unless previously excluded
<br />under provision of the contract or general conditions. The Contractor shall comply with all laws and ordinances
<br />bearing on the operation or conduct of the work as drawn and specified. If the Contractor observes that a conflict
<br />exists between permit requirements and the work outlined in the contract documents, the Contractor shall promptly
<br />notify the Owner's Representative in writing including a description of any necessary changes and changes to the
<br />contract price resulting from changes in the work.
<br />B. Wherever references are made to standards or codes in accordance with which work is to be performed or tested,
<br />the edition or revision of the standards and codes current on the effective date of this contract shall apply, unless
<br />otherwise expressly set forth.
<br />C. In case of conflict among any referenced standards or codes or between any referenced standards and codes and
<br />the specifications, the more restrictive standard shall apply or Owner's Representative shall determine which shall
<br />govern.
<br />1.6 PROTECTION OF WORK, PROPERTY AND PERSON
<br />A. The Contractor shall adequately protect the work, adjacent property, and the public, and shall be responsible for any
<br />damages or injury due to the Contractor's actions.
<br />1.7 CHANGES IN THE WORK
<br />A. The Owner's Representative may order changes in the work, and the contract sum being adjusted accordingly. All
<br />such orders and adjustments plus claims by the Contractor for extra compensation must be made and approved in
<br />writing before executing the work involved.
<br />B. All changes in the work, notifications and Contractor's request for information (RFI) shall conform to the contract
<br />general condition requirements.
<br />1.8 CORRECTION OF WORK
<br />A. The Contractor shall re-execute any work that fails to conform to the requirements of the contract and shall remedy
<br />defects due to faulty materials or workmanship upon written notice from the Owner's Representative, at the soonest
<br />as possible time that can be coordinated with other work, and seasonal weather demands, but not more than 90
<br />(ninety) days after notification.
<br />1.9 DEFINITIONS
<br />A. Owner's Representative: The person appointed by the Owner to represent their interest in the review and approval of
<br />the work and to serve as the contracting authority with the Contractor. The Owner's Representative may appoint
<br />other persons to review and approve any aspects of the work.
<br />B. Substantial Completion Acceptance: The date at the end of the Planting, Planting Soil, and Irrigation installation
<br />where the Owner's Representative accepts that all work in these sections is complete and the Warranty period has
<br />begun. This date may be different that the date of substantial completion for the other sections of the project.
<br />C. Final Acceptance: The date when the Owner's Representative accepts that the plants and work in this section meet
<br />all the requirements of specification. It is intended that the materials and workmanship warranty for Planting, Planting
<br />Soil, and Irrigation work run concurrently.
<br />1.10 SUBMITTALS
<br />A. See the contract General Conditions for policy and procedures related to submittals.
<br />B. Product data
<br />1. Submit a minimum of (3) complete lists of all irrigation equipment to be used, manufacturer's brochures,
<br />maintenance manuals, warrantees and operating instructions, within 15 days after the notice to proceed.
<br />a. This submission may be done digitally and all documents shall be submitted in one PDF document.
<br />2. The submittals shall be packaged and presented in an organized manner, in the quantity described in Division 1 of
<br />the specifications. Provide a table of contents of all submitted items.
<br />3. Clearly identify on each submitted sheet by underlining or highlighting (on each copy) the specific product being
<br />submitted for approval. Failure to clearly identify the specific product being submitted will result in a rejection for
<br />the entire submittal. No substitutions of material or procedures shall be made concerning these documents without
<br />the written consent of an accepted equivalent by the Owner's Representative.
<br />4. Equipment or materials installed or furnished without prior approval of the Owner's Representative, may be
<br />rejected by the Owner's Representative and the Contractor shall be required to remove such materials from the
<br />site at their own expense.
<br />5. Approval of substitution of material and/or products, other than those specified shall not relieve the Contractor
<br />from complying with the requirements of the contract documents and specifications. The Contractor shall be
<br />responsible, at their own expense, for all changes that may result from the approved substitutions, which affect the
<br />installation or operations other items of their own work and/or the work of other Contractors.
<br />C. Samples: Samples of the equipment may be required at the request of the Owner's Representative if the equipment
<br />is other than that specified.
<br />D. Other Submittals: Submit for approval:
<br />1. Documentation of the installer's qualifications.
<br />2. As built record set of drawings.
<br />3. Testing data from all required pressure testing.
<br />1.11 OBSERVATION OF THE WORK
<br />A. The Owner's Representative may inspect the work at any time. They may remove samples of materials for
<br />conformity to specifications. Rejected materials shall be immediately removed from the site and replaced at the
<br />Contractor's expense. The cost of testing materials not meeting specifications shall be paid by the Contractor.
<br />B. The Owner's Representative shall be informed of the progress of the work so the work may be observed at the
<br />following key times in the construction process. The Owner's Representative shall be afforded sufficient time to
<br />schedule visit to the site. Failure of the Owner's Representative to make field observations shall not relieve the
<br />Contractor from meeting all the requirements of this specification.
<br />1. Trenching, directional boring, and sleeving review.
<br />2. Hydrostatic pressure testing.
<br />3. Adjustment and coverage test.
<br />4. Pre-maintenance observation.
<br />5. Final acceptance / system malfunction corrections.
<br />1.12 PRE-CONSTRUCTION CONFERENCE
<br />A. Schedule a pre-construction meeting with the Owner's Representative at least seven (7) days before beginning work
<br />to review any questions the Contractor may have regarding the work, administrative procedures during construction
<br />and project work schedule.
<br />1.13 QUALITY ASSURANCE
<br />A. It is the intention of this specification to accomplish the work of installing an automatic irrigation system, which will
<br />operate in an efficient and satisfactory manner. The irrigation system shall be installed and made operational
<br />according to the workmanlike standards established for landscape installation and sprinkler irrigation operation as
<br />set forth by the most recent Best Management Practices (BMP) of the Irrigation Association.
<br />B. The specification can only indicate the intent of the work to be performed rather than a detailed description of the
<br />performance of the work. It shall be the responsibility of the Contractor to install said materials and equipment in
<br />such a manner that they shall operate efficiently and evenly and support optimum plant growth and health.
<br />C. The Owner's Representative shall be the sole judge of the true intent of the drawings and specifications and of the
<br />quality of all materials furnished in performance of the contract.
<br />D. The Contractor shall keep one copy of all drawings and specifications on the work site, in good order. The Contractor
<br />shall make these documents available to the Owner's Representative when requested.
<br />E. In the event of any discrepancies between the drawings and the specification, the final decision as to which shall be
<br />followed, shall be made by the Owner's Representative.
<br />F. In the event the installation is contradictory to the direction of the Owner's Representative, the installation shall be
<br />rectified by the Contractor at no additional cost to the Owner. The Contractor shall immediately bring any such
<br />discrepancies to the attention of the Owner's Representative.
<br />G. It shall be distinctly understood that no oral statement of any person shall be allowed in any manner to modify any of
<br />the contract provisions. Changes shall be made only on written authorization of the Owner's Representative.
<br />H. Installer Qualifications: The installer shall be a firm having at least 5 years of successful experience of a scope
<br />similar to that required for the work.
<br />a. Installer Field Supervision: The installer shall maintain on site an experienced full-time supervisor who can
<br />communicate in English with the Owner's Representative.
<br />b. Submit the installer's qualifications for approval.
<br />1.14 IRRIGATION SYSTEM WARRANTY:
<br />A. The Contractor shall Warrantee all workmanship and materials for a period of 1 year following the acceptance of the
<br />work.
<br />Any parts of the irrigation work that fails or is defective shall be replaced or reconstructed at no expense to the Owner
<br />including but not limited to: restoring grades that have settled in trenches and excavations related to the work.
<br />Reconstruction shall include any plantings, soil, mulch or other parts of the constructed landscape that may be
<br />damaged during the repair or that results from soil settlement.
<br />B. The date of acceptance of the work and start of the Guarantee period shall be determined by the Owner's
<br />Representative, upon the finding that the entire irrigation system is installed as designed and specified, and found to
<br />be operating correctly, supplying water evenly to all planting and/or lawn areas.
<br />C. Neither the final acceptance nor any provision in the contract documents shall relieve the Contractor of responsibility
<br />for faulty materials or workmanship. The Contractor shall remedy any defects within a period of 7 days (s) from the
<br />date of notification of a defect.
<br />1.15 SITE CONDITIONS
<br />A. It is the responsibility of the Contractor to be aware of all surface and sub-surface conditions, and to notify the
<br />Owner's Representative, in writing, of any circumstances that would negatively impact the installation of the work. Do
<br />not proceed with work until unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected.
<br />1.16 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING
<br />A. All materials and equipment shall be stored properly and protected as required by the Contractor. The Contractor
<br />shall be entirely responsible for damages or loss by weather or other cause to work under the contract. Materials
<br />shall be furnished in ample quantities and at such times as to ensure uninterrupted progress of the work.
<br />B. Deliver the products to the job site in their original unopened container with labels intact and legible at time of use.
<br />C. Store in accordance with the manufacturers' recommendations.
<br />1.17 PROTECTION
<br />A. The Contractor shall continuously maintain adequate protection of all their work from damage, destruction, or loss,
<br />and shall protect the owner's property from damage arising in connection with this contract. Contractor shall make
<br />good any such damage, destruction, loss or injury. Contractor shall adequately protect adjacent property as provided
<br />by law and the contract documents.
<br />B. The Contractor shall maintain sufficient safeguards, such as railings, temporary walks, lights, etc., against the
<br />occurrence of accidents, injuries or damage to any person or property resulting from their work, and shall alone be
<br />responsible for the same if such occurs.
<br />C. All existing paving, structures, equipment or plant material shall be protected at all times, including the irrigation
<br />system related to plants, from damage by workers and equipment. The Contractor shall follow all protection
<br />requirements including plant protection provision of the general contract documents. All damages shall be repaired
<br />or replaced at the Contractor's expense. Repairs and or replacement shall be to the satisfaction of the Owner's
<br />Representative, including the selection of a Contractor to undertake the repair or maintenance. Repairs shall be at no
<br />cost to the owner.
<br />1. For trees damaged to the point where they will not be expected to survive or which are severely disfigured and
<br />that are too large to replace, the cost of damages shall be as determined by the Owner's arborist using accepted
<br />tree value evaluation methods.
<br />D. The Contractor shall refrain from trenching within the drip line of any existing tree to remain. The Owner's
<br />Representative may require the Contractor to relocate proposed irrigation work, bore lines beneath roots or use air
<br />spade technology to dig trenches through and under the root system to avoid damage to existing tree root areas.
<br />Finish
<br />grade
<br />Lateral
<br />Mainline
<br />24 V.
<br />wire
<br />Bury
<br />Finish
<br />grade
<br />item
<br />backfill
<br />Final
<br />Cover
<br />Bedding
<br />screened with no
<br />Excavated material
<br />shall be finely
<br />rocks larger than 1".rocks.
<br />topsoil with no
<br />material shall be
<br />Bedding and cover
<br />sleeve
<br />Pipe
<br />sleeve
<br />Wire
<br />Notes:
<br />1. Bedding shall be placed and leveled prior to installation of bury item.
<br />2. Backfill shall be placed in maximum 6" lifts.
<br />3. Sleeve all pipe and wire separately. Sleeve 2.5 x dia. of pipe (min 2"). One pipe per
<br />sleeve. Sleeves to be primed and solvent welded.
<br />4. All pipe to be installed per manufacturer's specifications. Provide a minimum of 2"
<br />clearance to side of trench and between pipes.
<br />5. All 120 v. wiring shall be installed in accordance with local code requirements.
<br />6. Tape and bundle irrigation control wires every 10'. provide loose 20" loop at all
<br />changes of direction over 30°.
<br />7. All remote control valve wiring not installed with mainline pipe shall be installed in
<br />min. 2" schedule 40 grey electrical conduit.
<br />8. Install one additional sleeve sized to match the largest required sleeve with ends
<br />taped for future use.
<br />9. Sleeves to extend a minimum of 12" past hardscape planters, curbs, sidewalks, etc.
<br />sleeves to be staggered/offset so that sleeve use is not obstructed by other pipes.
<br />10. Where mainline piping is installed without control wiring, a 14 ga. tracking wire shall
<br />be installed.
<br />11. Sleeves under vehicular paving shall be placed at a minimum of 36" below finish
<br />grade.
<br />Impervious
<br />surface
<br />4. Irrigation Specifications (Use As Needed For Existing System Repair or Adjustments)
<br />I agree to comply with the requirements of the prescriptive compliance option to
<br />the MWELO (Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance).
<br />LICENSED LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT CA 6055 DATE
<br />11/09/2021
<br />2677 N Main St -
<br />101110159-60 &
<br />20175958-5902/07/23
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